david1
Posts: 4,576 | Something I noticed while looking onlineAug 30, 2024 2:27:46 GMT Post by david1 on Aug 30, 2024 2:27:46 GMT Pricing is now an issue for some of us looking to add to our collection and layout. Beings York is coming up I usually check out dealers, ebay and other sources to see what is selling and the prices being posted. I have 7 locomotives on my list for York but I will only buy one. If I find one of the 7 at a price it should be I'll be happy. Dave |
Traindiesel!
Eat, Sleep, Run Trains, Repeat ! Posts: 3,119 | Something I noticed while looking onlineAug 30, 2024 3:45:17 GMTJDaddy, bluelinec4, and 3 more like this Post by Traindiesel! on Aug 30, 2024 3:45:17 GMTYeah. And in other news, after intense in depth research and analysis, scientists have discovered that water is wet. Film at 11. |
O Gauge trains, it's not an addiction, it's a dedication !! Brian |
JDaddy
Posts: 3,490 | Something I noticed while looking onlineAug 30, 2024 4:08:02 GMT Post by JDaddy on Aug 30, 2024 4:08:02 GMT
Aug 30, 2024 2:27:46 GMT david1 said: Pricing is now an issue for some of us looking to add to our collection and layout. Beings York is coming up I usually check out dealers, ebay and other sources to see what is selling and the prices being posted. I have 7 locomotives on my list for York but I will only buy one. If I find one of the 7 at a price it should be I'll be happy. Dave Dave - What is the list of 7 engines you are looking for? I have some for sale that may match. |
redjimmy1955
Posts: 215 | Something I noticed while looking onlineAug 30, 2024 11:43:27 GMTvia mobile Post by redjimmy1955 on Aug 30, 2024 11:43:27 GMTWith a list of 7 wanted engines....you will surely find them at Octoberfest York. Karma says you need to think in even numbers...perhaps 12 will do...lol |
bluelinec4
Posts: 269 | Something I noticed while looking onlineAug 30, 2024 15:10:38 GMTSpice7 likes this Post by bluelinec4 on Aug 30, 2024 15:10:38 GMTI'll tell you what I noticed online Dealers are cutting their own throats I have two examples Ordered a GP9 from 3rd rail The price of 3rd rail is high already but he wanted to charge $60.00 to ship it Case 2- Went to order 2 MTH flats w/ trailers from a dealer in the same state as me When checking out they wated $38.00 to ship. I cancelled before pulling the trigger on both of these I sell alot of stuff and ship it all over the country I have never paid $60.00 to ship an engine cross country The most is about $25 And the dealer in my state that wants 37 to ship is absolutely price gouging on the shipping Two freight cars would be about $12.00 via UPS and less if using Ground advantage from the USPS Do they want to sell things |
?trainman9
Posts: 462 | Something I noticed while looking onlineAug 30, 2024 16:10:06 GMT Post by trainman9 on Aug 30, 2024 16:10:06 GMT
Aug 30, 2024 15:10:38 GMT bluelinec4 said: I'll tell you what I noticed online Dealers are cutting their own throats I have two examples Ordered a GP9 from 3rd rail The price of 3rd rail is high already but he wanted to charge $60.00 to ship it Case 2- Went to order 2 MTH flats w/ trailers from a dealer in the same state as me When checking out they wated $38.00 to ship. I cancelled before pulling the trigger on both of these I sell alot of stuff and ship it all over the country I have never paid $60.00 to ship an engine cross country The most is about $25 And the dealer in my state that wants 37 to ship is absolutely price gouging on the shipping Two freight cars would be about $12.00 via UPS and less if using Ground advantage from the USPS Do they want to sell things I think it’s much the same at York or any train show. You can find the same thing at one dealer for over $100 less than some other dealers. There is one guy who is now in the purple hall that is notorious for price gouging. I was doing a TMCC demo years ago at a Greenberg Show in Pennsauken. The dealer sold a couple a starter set and when they walked around to the next aisle saw the same identical set for a $100 less. They went back to the other dealer attempting to return the set and the dealer refused. An argument broke out and security escorted them out. |
david1
Posts: 4,576 | Something I noticed while looking onlineAug 30, 2024 17:47:12 GMT Post by david1 on Aug 30, 2024 17:47:12 GMT
Aug 30, 2024 3:45:17 GMT Traindiesel! said: and what I posted is not for you and most others here but for the guys who may be new to the hobby and York.Yeah. And in other news, after intense in depth research and analysis, scientists have discovered that water is wet. Film at 11. my research has made me more informed of what I want. Ben also has brought up a good point when ordering online, yes shipping has gotten more expensive but what he stated is incredible. Some dealers are trying to make money off of shipping costs. I ordered a reefer from a dealer in Texas or wanted to charge me $49.00 shipping for a single car. Dave |
